This blog presents news items and resources relating to trial advocacy and the legal system, with a focus on Washington State. It was developed to support the Trial Advocacy Program at the University of Washington School of Law, but now has a broader coverage and a wider audience. In addition to information about trials and trial practice, you'll find notes about appellate practice, the courts, access to justice, and related topics.

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Some members of Congress are concerned about the Department of Justice's policy of putting pressure on corporations to cooperate with government investigations by waiving attorney-client privilege. Both the ABA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have requested a hearing on the issue by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Marcia Coyle, Battle Expands Over Attorney-Client Privilege, Nat'l L.J., May 17, 2006.